No CV or degree needed: Bengaluru AI startup offers Rs 1 crore job

India Today

2 days ago

A Bengaluru startup is grabbing headlines with a bold hiring experiment: a Rs 1 crore-a-year tech job that skips CVs, college degrees, and long interview rounds.The post, shared by Sudarshan Kamath, founder of Smallest AI, is for a full-stack tech lead. And it's unlike any other job listing out there.The role promises a solid Rs 60 lakh fixed salary along with Rs 40 lakh in company equity. It's a full-time, five-day office role in Bengaluru with flexible hours.advertisement
And unlike the usual checklist of qualifications and interviews, this role simply asks for:A 100-word introductionLinks to your best work'College – Does not matter. Resume – Not needed,' Kamath wrote in the viral post on X.SKILLS OVER DEGREESAs per the viral post, the ideal candidate should:Have 4-5 years of hands-on experienceKnow Next.js, Python, and React.jsHave experience scaling systems from 0 to 100'You need to be a hands-on developer. This is not a 'managerial' position,' Kamath clarified.
HOW PEOPLE REACTEDThe post has crossed 60,000+ views and sparked a debate online."You aren't hiring cracked ones if you mention experience in requirements. Cursor is made by folks with lesser experience," wrote on user on X, referring to the 4-5 years of experience required for the role."You're right. This is just a thumb rule. Most people who are cracked stand out regardless of experience," Kamath replied."This is pretty interesting. Focused on task on hand. Pure skills and experience!" noted another user.Another added, 'Its a great opportunity , just I think at least hybrid should be there.'Several predicted that the post would go viral for the interesting hiring terms.IS THIS THE FUTURE OF HIRING?With World Youth Skills Day (July 15) around the corner, this hiring trend shows how Indian startups are shifting focus from degrees to actual skills. It's a refreshing change -- especially for young tech professionals who've built their portfolios outside the traditional system.Also, this isn't the company's first bold move. Earlier this year, Smallest AI posted another informal job offer -- Rs 40 lakh for junior devs, again without any resume requirement. This signals a growing push among startups to value skill over paper and streamline hiring.- Ends